The comparisons were never made outright, but the similarities were always very clear: new balance mens shoes clearance Like the UltraBoost, the Nike Epic React was touted as a running sneaker that would maximize energy return and cushioning using a proprietary foam technology called React, to match Adidas’ Boost.Like the UltraBoost, the Epic React boasts a precision-engineered knit upper—Flyknit, of course, to match Adidas’ Primeknit. And like the UltraBoost, the Epic React looks absolutely great on foot. From the very beginning, the Epic React was the worthiest competitor yet to the singular sneaker that has bolstered Adidas for the past three years. Is it all it’s cracked up to be?

new balance outlet online uk Lastly, and perhaps most importantly to all the self-proclaimed sneakerheads, the Epic React looks even better than you’d expect on foot. I wore the ‘Wolf Grey’ colorway, which is arguably the most underrated of its first batch of colorways, and it looked great with black jeans—vaguely comparable to the ‘Turtledove’ colorway of the Yeezy Boost 350. The shoe also has the distinct curviness of a Nike running shoe—one that even Adidas’ curvier models can’t beat. Then of course there’s that protruded shelf at the heel, which you will come to appreciate as a distinct feature. It’s a handsome shoe—better-looking than its predecessor, the Nike Lunar Epic, by a long shot. Purists will still swear by the UltraBoost for style, but give the Epic React the right colorway and the tides will turn eventually.

cheap adidas running shoes sale The UltraBoost was originally billed as the “Greatest Running Shoe Ever” when it first launched in 2015. The Epic React is now being called “The Running Shoe That Can Do It All,” because it’s meant to be well-rounded and perfectly balanced. And while the comparison between the two flagship runners can be argued to no end, what we can say for sure is that between those claims, Nike’s is more on the money.